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YW52 NAA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

135,815 mi
Last recorded135,815 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 NAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 135,815 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 135,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 135,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,216 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 134,211 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle, including subframes, suspension components etc

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 133,747 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 133,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 132,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 30,505 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 128,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,479 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 116,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,643 miles

Front suspension sub frame corroded

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake pipe union to flexible pipe ferrule corroded

Offside Front upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension sub frame corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,371 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,512 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded and rear sills

heavy oil leaks

Fail 28 Jan 2014 84,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded and rear sills

heavy oil leaks

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,331 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,455 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,659 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,072 miles

corrosion to rear of front discs

Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,046 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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YW52 NAA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW52 NAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YW52 NAA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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